Graduate Diploma in Business

During this course you will:

1. Diversify your skillset -Gain a cross-functional, versatile business skillset. Maximise the positive impacts you have within an organisation.
2. Develop a managerial perspective -Develop an ethical and sustainable managerial perspective, knowing what to look for, questions to ask, and how to manage successful cross-functional teams.
3. Learn to lead -Develop strategic leadership skills with exposure to leadership models, communication styes and reflection-based coursework.

Southern Cross University Online’s Graduate Diploma in Business prepares students to succeed in a changing business environment. The course develops broad business knowledge across areas including global business, organisational behaviour, business analytics, accounting, leadership, project management and digital marketing. The qualification also provides a pathway into the SCU Online Master of Business Administration, with eligible completed units contributing advanced standing toward the MBA. 

Recommended study pattern

Core subjects:

• Management Communication
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business Analytics
• Accounting for Managers
• The Positive Leader
• Project Management Principles
• Global Business
• Digital Marketing

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Business, students must successfully complete 8 core units (96 credit points).

Exit points

Students can choose to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration if the following 4 subjects have been completed:

• Accounting for Managers
• Management Communication
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business Analytics.

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $28,000

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

Revolutionary learning for strong employment outcomes

At Southern Cross University, online study is designed to fit around your life without compromising on quality. Through the Southern Cross Model, you learn in focused six-week terms, usually studying one or two units at a time.

This immersive approach helps you stay motivated, build momentum and balance study with work, family and other commitments.

You'll be supported by innovative teaching, practical learning experiences and a university community committed to your success - whether you're interested in business, education, healthcare, law, engineering, IT, science or other career-focused study areas.

Your flexible online study comes with the support, connections and confidence to help you achieve your goals and take the next step in your career.

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To gain entry into the Master of Business Administration, you need:

• A three-year bachelor degree from any Australian university, OR
• Professional experience regarded by SCU as equivalent to a degree, AND
• Students will need to be proficient in English.

We may recognise and grant credit for past education, qualifications and/or work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree. 

Depending on advanced standing awarded, you could complete your MBA online in as little as 16 months, part-time.

Studying online requires: 

• A PC or Mac with the latest operating system
• A fast, reliable internet connection
• The latest version of Chrome or Firefox
• The Blackboard app. 

Sometimes, specific software or textbooks are required, depending on the degree studied.